What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose:
Be accountable for leading, managing and developing the Subject Area.
Be accountable for student progress and development within the Subject Area.
Monitor and support the overall attainment and progress of students within Subject Area.
Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, inclusive and relevant curriculum for the adaptive learning of students in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others and have a strategic overview of the Subject Area.
Effectively manage and deploy resources within the Curriculum Area.
Contribute to the strategic development of whole school curriculum initiatives. Basic Professional Standards and Duties:
Be aware of the duties set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, as well as the relevant standards for teachers.
Be a role model to students at all times by adhering to The Gilberd’s high expectations of dress, manner, punctuality and policies.
Be familiar with the School’s Staff Handbook, calendar and school policies.
Set adequate cover work when absent following the stated procedure.
Ensure registers are taken promptly every lesson and seating plans are up to date.
Communicate professionally (in writing, via email, via the telephone or in person) with staff, parents and students at all times.
Establish effective professional working relationships with all stakeholders.
Carry out before school, break time and after school, duties as directed.
Specific Duties:
Deputise for the Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts.
Manage the peripatetic staff, liaising with Essex Music Services.
Liaise with the Arts technician.
Showcase Music across the school via assemblies and competitions.
Ensure a range of visits and other activities enhance students’ understanding of music and enrich their appreciation of the subject.
Lead music aptitude admissions tests and aptitude curriculum including performance opportunities and ensure data is captured on the effectiveness of these programmes.
What the school offers its staff
Why work at The Gilberd School?
• An exceptionally welcoming school.
• Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved students who are eager to learn.
• Highly regarded – we are heavily oversubscribed.
• High expectations of behaviour and uniform.
• Clear and well enforced Student Conduct Policy.
• Hardworking positive and motivated staff who genuinely support each other.
• “The school’s key strength is its commitment to a well-rounded education.” (Ofsted, 2018 Outstanding in all categories.)
• Culture of openness and sharing of good practice.
• Supportive Induction and NQT Processes.
• Reduced timetable for NQTs.
• Flexible CPD.
• Opportunities for collaboration across Alpha Trust.
• Strong links with Essex University, Colchester Sixth Form College, Colchester Institute.
• Opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular trips and activities.
• Superb modern, well equipped and resourced classrooms.
• Laptop for all staff.
• IT systems accessible from home.
• Onsite parking.
• Access to onsite gym.
• Convenient location:
• Access to A12: London – 51 miles.
• 2 miles from station with access to London, Liverpool Street.
• Proximity to Stansted Airport – 30 miles.
• Children of Employees admitted to school (under Priority A Criteria 1.)
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gilberd School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.